Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council Members

Grade/Job/Program: 5th Year Honours Biology student at MacEwan University

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: About 18 years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I wanted to better understand how city governance works and help improve the activities and amenities available for youth in Fort Saskatchewan.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I hope Youth Council continues to collaborate with City Council, municipal departments, and community groups to create events that are fun and relevant for people of all ages. I also hope to address the issues facing youth by improving the services that support them.

What are your future goals and dreams: I aspire to conduct biological research for the Federal Government (CSA) or enter politics.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: Youth Council has provided valuable experience in leadership, public speaking, and understanding government operations, which will help me in any future role representing youth or working in government.
 

Grade/Job/Program: 1st Year BA student at Concordia University of Edmonton

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: Almost three years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I’m passionate about advocating for the well-being of residents and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our community. Youth Council allows me to amplify the voices of young people and underrepresented groups.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I hope Youth Council fosters a more inclusive community by creating opportunities for youth from all backgrounds to get involved in local projects and decision-making.

What are your future goals and dreams: I aspire to pursue a career in performing arts, particularly acting, while continuing my advocacy for marginalized communities.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours? This experience has helped me develop essential leadership, public speaking, and collaboration skills, deepening my understanding of DEI principles. I hope to use these skills to inspire positive change.
 

How long have you been on Youth Council? Since December 2024

What interested you about joining youth council? I wanted to make new connections, meet new friends, and step out of my comfort zone.

What is one goal or hope you have for joining youth council: To feel more connected to my community.
 

Grade/Job/Program: Grade 12 at Fort Saskatchewan High School

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: 11 years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I wanted to give back to the community that gave me so much when I first arrived here.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I’d like to see Youth Council amplify the voices of youth in our community.

What are your future goals and dreams: I hope to become a law enforcement officer.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: It will look good on my resume and help me connect with people who can assist me in achieving my career goals.
 

Grade/Job/Program: 3rd Year BA Psychology at the University of Alberta

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: 14 years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I wanted to meet new people and become more involved in the community.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I hope Youth Council can connect the youth of Fort Saskatchewan and inform them about the valuable resources available in our city.

What are your future goals and dreams: I plan to finish university and find a job related to my field of study.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: I hope Youth Council teaches me how to network and build connections with people and organizations that I might collaborate with in the future.
 

Grade/Job/Program: Grade 11 at Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: 8-9 years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I thought it would be fun and interesting to help the community while learning how things work in Fort Saskatchewan.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I’d like to see Youth Council gain more public recognition, especially among youth, so we can have more engagement and influence in decision-making.

What are your future goals and dreams: My career goals are still undefined, but I’m keeping an open mind as I explore different possibilities.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: Youth Council helps me build life skills in leadership and planning, and I’m eager to keep learning from workshops and experiences here.
 

Grade/Job/Program: Grade 12 at St. André Bessette Catholic High School

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: Since 2016, after moving from California; originally born in Cameroon, Africa.

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I love the idea of making a positive difference in the community, especially for youth since we can be very particular about what we enjoy.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: We’ve already had two successful events that brought joy to the community, and I’d like to see Youth Council continue fostering positive interactions and relationships.

What are your future goals and dreams: My immediate goal is to successfully graduate high school. Afterward, I plan to further my education, eventually becoming a nurse. I’ll work hard and stay disciplined to achieve that.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: I hope to build a positive reputation and gain recognition. I also want to improve my self-confidence, public speaking skills, and event planning abilities.
 

Grade/Job/Program: Grade 12 student at Bev Facey Community High School; also a hostess and retail worker

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: My entire life (17 years)

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I wanted to give back to the community in a positive way and create fun, enriching experiences for the youth, helping them feel more involved.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I want to create optimism among youth, showing them that Fort Saskatchewan is a place they can be proud of and that this community is for them.

What are your future goals and dreams: I’m exploring universities where I can pursue degrees in social work or education.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: Youth Council has shown me that through teamwork and volunteerism, you can be part of something bigger than yourself and help shape the community you want to belong to.
 

Grade/Job/Program: Grade 12/ Fort gymnastics coach

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: 17 years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: To be a part of my community and provide change for the youth in my city.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: To create more accessible and welcoming spaces for kids and teens to connect locally.

What are your future goals and dreams: My goals are to earn good grades in my first semester at MacEwan University and explore career paths with my English degree. I hope to inspire change in my community and make life easier for today's teens.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: With my peers' support in youth council, I hope to see my endeavours come to fruition and to exceed our expectations for success in all areas.

Grade/Job/Program: Grade 12 at Fort Saskatchewan High School

How long have you lived in Fort Saskatchewan: 9 years

What made you want to be a part of Youth Council: I want to help my community.

What are the goals you would like to see Youth Council achieve: I’d like to support the food bank and work with other regional youth councils to improve mental health access.

What are your future goals and dreams: I want to become a theatre director and work within the community.

How do you hope Youth Council will help you in your future endeavours: Youth Council will help me enhance my resume and develop skills in project management.